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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the term he uses for reasoning with another person?
(a) Arguing
(b) disconcerting
(c) Signifying
(d) Stygmatizing

2. What does Hobbes say leads to competition among people?
(a) religion
(b) different abilities
(c) restless desire
(d) different interests

3. Why does Hobbes say that virtue is comparative?
(a) If there are no comparisons there are no problems.
(b) If all things were equal, this would be heaven.
(c) If virtue is equal then there is no evil.
(d) If all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.

4. What results are there when an actor makes a contract?
(a) The author is also bound.
(b) The contract is invalid.
(c) The author is not bound to it.
(d) The contract must be approved.

5. Why does Hobbes say that people are always seeking more power, wealth, or popularity?
(a) People are restless.
(b) People can think.
(c) People are like animals.
(d) People believe in the supernatural.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hobbes define a pact or covenant?

2. How can it be said that each man in a group has a voice?

3. To what does Hobbes say people attribute that which is unknown?

4. When does Hobbes suggest it is not logical to follow the Golden Rule?

5. What kinds of questions does Hobbes say people have little interest in?

(see the answer key)

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